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WorksheetsMark Twain vs. Shakespeare
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
According to "Advice To Youth," who likely lied more at a young age: Iago or Twain?
a)
Twain; his parents were strict.
b)
Iago; he lies very well now.
c)
Twain; he knows how to lie.
d)
Iago; he had to work hard when he was young.
2.
What character in "Othello" could best use the advice, "Go to bed early, get up early...It gives you a splendid reputation..."
a)
Iago
b)
Othello
c)
Cassio
d)
Desdemona
3.
What literary device does "Advice to Youth," use the most?
a)
Satire
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Allusion
d)
Onomatopoeia
4.
What are the three requirements that Twain says are necessary for a good lie?
a)
Patience, wit, motivation
b)
Truthful parts, details, experience
c)
Practice, patience, wit
d)
Patience, diligence, attention to detail
5.
What actress has the same name as Shakespeare's wife?
a)
Kate Winslet
b)
Jennifer Lawrence
c)
Anne Hathaway
d)
Julia Roberts
6.
What is Mark Twain's real name?
a)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
b)
Henry Jones Jr.
c)
Felix Felicis
d)
Samuel Lindsley Crawford
7.
In "Othello", Desdemona marries after going through a number of suitors and she also took her time to reflect on her future life. Which piece from "Advice to Youth" did Desdemona take part in?
a)
Going to bed early
b)
Early years and decisions will be most valuable
c)
Don't play with firearms
d)
Get good at lying
8.
Mark Twain says to be respectful to one's superiors and strangers. In "Othello" who shows the most characteristics and signs of not following this piece of advice?
a)
Cassio
b)
Desdemona
c)
Roderigo
d)
Iago
9.
In the beginning ordeals with the handkerchief, who causes a great deal of situational irony in Act 3?
a)
Emilia; she steals it
b)
Iago; he wants that to be apart of Othello's downfall
c)
Othello; he gets jealous
d)
Lodovico; he doesn't want Othello to be happy
10.
Who is the target audience for both "Advice to Youth" and "Othello"?
a)
Young/teenage girls; anyone
b)
Adult women; men
c)
Men; females
d)
Everyone; young adults
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